Parent & Athlete Master Agreement

1.1 Inherent Hazards of Athletic Activity

The Parent/Guardian acknowledges and agrees that ice hockey, dryland conditioning, skating instruction, and related athletic activities are hazardous, high-velocity, physical contact activities. Hazards include, but are not limited to: collisions with boards, nets, ice resurfacing equipment, other players, coaches, or spectators; impact from pucks, sticks, skates, and protective gear; ice surface defects, rutting, or sudden temperature shifts; physical fatigue, sudden cardiac events, overexertion, communicable diseases; and equipment failure or structural failure of arena facilities.

1.2 Scope of Risk Assumption

The Parent/Guardian, on their own behalf and as the legal Parent or Guardian on behalf of any enrolled minor athlete, voluntarily, knowingly, and expressly assumes 100% of all risks, hazards, and dangers associated with, originating from, or incidental to participation in any Platform-facilitated activity, whether occurring prior to, during, or subsequent to actual ice sessions, including movement within facility locker rooms, spectator areas, parking lots, and adjacent premises.

1.3 Absolute Release & Waiver of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE LAWS OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO AND THE FEDERAL LAWS OF CANADA APPLICABLE THEREIN, THE PARENT/GUARDIAN HEREBY FOREVER RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES, AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE THE COMPANY GROUP FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, CAUSES OF ACTION, LIABILITIES, JUDGMENT FEES, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING LEGAL FEES ON A SOLICITOR-AND-CLIENT BASIS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, CONCUSSION, SEVERE BODILY HARM, PERMANENT DISABILITY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY THE ATHLETE OR PARENT/GUARDIAN, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF THE COMPANY GROUP OR OTHERWISE.

2.1 Non-Agency & Independent Contractor Relationship

The Parent/Guardian explicitly understands and agrees that skill instructors, coaches, trainers, referees, and skill clinics listed or booked through the Platform operate strictly as independent third-party contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement or on the Platform shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, agency, employment, or franchise relationship between the Company Group and any third-party instructor.

2.2 No Direct Supervision or Endorsement

The Company Group does not employ, directly supervise, manage, direct, or control independent instructors. The inclusion of an instructor on the Platform does not constitute an endorsement, qualification guarantee, or warranty of competency by the Company Group.

2.3 Instructor Responsibilities

Independent instructors are solely and exclusively responsible for:

• Maintaining valid commercial general liability insurance coverage with appropriate policy limits.
• Holding current, valid athletic certifications, vulnerable sector screening checks, and safe-sport accreditations.
• Determining the physical suitability, safety, and mechanical execution of all drills, workouts, and ice instruction.

2.4 Exclusion of Liability for Instructor Conduct

The Company Group disclaims all liability for any acts, omissions, coaching methods, verbal conduct, physical contact, safety oversights, or failure to maintain adequate insurance by any independent instructor.

3.1 User-Generated Content & Public Visibility Consent

Digital Recruiting Cards and player profiles allow Parents/Guardians to compile, display, and share athletic statistics, metric ring evaluations, jersey numbers, video highlights, photographs, and academic data. By toggling or permitting a profile to be set to "Public," the Parent/Guardian explicitly consents to the public indexing, displaying, broadcasting, and sharing of their minor athlete's media and performance metrics across the internet, search engines, and Platform databases.

3.2 Parental Authority & Minor Image Rights

The Parent/Guardian warrants and covenants that they possess sole legal guardianship authority to upload and publish the minor's name, likeness, athletic video, and statistical profile, and hereby grants the Company Group a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to host, display, and format such content for Platform operations.

3.3 ABSOLUTE NO-RECRUITMENT GUARANTEE

THE COMPANY GROUP MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, PROMISES, OR GUARANTEES WHATSOEVER THAT THE CREATION, DISPLAY, OR PROMOTION OF A DIGITAL RECRUITING CARD WILL RESULT IN ATHLETIC RECRUITMENT, DRAFT SELECTION, TEAM PLACEMENT, SCOUTING EXPOSURE, TRYOUT INVITATIONS, ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS, OR ADVANCEMENT TO AAA, JUNIOR (INCLUDING OHL/CHL), NCAA, OR PROFESSIONAL LEAGUES. All evaluations, selections, and roster decisions rest exclusively within the independent discretion of third-party scouts, coaches, and league executives.

3.4 Unverified Data & Review Metrics

Statistical entries, shot speeds, agility metrics, and skill ratings displayed on Digital Cards are user-generated or instructor-submitted for informational and motivational tracking only. The Company Group does not audit, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of any metric displayed on the Platform.

4.1 Peer-to-Peer Marketplace Venue

The Equipment Swap Marketplace functions strictly as a peer-to-peer advertising utility connecting buyers, sellers, and traders of used sporting goods. The Company Group is not an auctioneer, broker, merchant, seller, or buyer, and does not take title to or possession of any item listed on the Platform.

4.2 No Inspection, Certification, or Safety Audits

The Company Group does not inspect, test, sanitize, audit, or verify the structural integrity, hygienic condition, or safety certification compliance of any listed equipment. CRITICAL WARNING: Used protective gear—specifically helmets, face shields, neck guards, and goalie gear—may contain hidden structural defects, cracked foam, expired CSA/HECC safety certifications, or compromised protective padding that can lead to catastrophic injury or death. The buyer assumes 100% of the responsibility for inspecting, testing, and verifying safety compliance prior to use.

4.3 Total Release of Product Liability

The Company Group explicitly disclaims all statutory, express, or implied warranties regarding equipment purchased or traded via the Platform, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The Company Group shall not be liable for any injury, equipment failure, or accident resulting directly or indirectly from used equipment sourced through the Platform.

4.4 Assumption of In-Person Meetup Risks & Safety Protocols

The Parent/Guardian assumes all financial, physical, and criminal risks associated with contacting third parties, negotiating transactions, and arranging in-person exchanges. The Company Group is not liable for scams, non-payment, counterfeit merchandise, theft, property damage, harassment, assault, or physical harm occurring during or as a result of an in-person exchange. Parents/Guardians are strongly urged to adhere to strict safety guidelines:

• Conduct all transactions exclusively in well-lit, public safe exchange zones (e.g., arena lobbies, municipal police station safe-exchange spaces, major shopping centers).
• NEVER publish or share personal home addresses, private contact details, or financial credentials.
• NEVER meet a stranger alone or after dark; always bring an adult partner or legal guardian.

5.1 User-Generated Reviews & Platform Neutrality

Ratings, star scores, written reviews, and performance commentary published on the Platform represent the independent opinions of users, parents, instructors, and team managers. The Company Group acts strictly as a neutral hosting provider and assumes no responsibility or liability for any statement, opinion, or critique published on user profiles.

5.2 Prohibited Review Content

All reviews submitted across the Platform must remain civil, sport-focused, professional, and factual. Content containing any of the following is strictly prohibited and subject to immediate deletion:

• Defamatory, libelous, abusive, profane, or malicious language targeting any minor, athlete, parent, instructor, or team.
• Discriminatory remarks, hate speech, threats, or personal harassment.
• False reviews, competitor sabotage, conflict-of-interest ratings, or coerced feedback.
• Disclosure of confidential or sensitive personal information belonging to a minor or third party.

5.3 Absolute Right of Moderation & Account Termination

The Company Group reserves the absolute, unreviewable, and sole right to flag, audit, hide, edit, reject, or permanently delete any review, score, or profile comment deemed malicious, harmful, defamatory, or disruptive to the positive tone of the community. Furthermore, the Company Group reserves the right to immediately terminate the account, restrict access, and remove the public profile of any Parent/Guardian or Athlete who repeatedly posts malicious feedback or abuses the review system, without refund or notice.

5.4 Profile Owner Dispute Rights

Parents/Guardians maintain the right to submit a formal moderation flag contesting any review posted to their athlete's profile. Upon receipt of a flag, the Company Group reserves the right to unpublish the contested feedback pending internal review, with no obligation to reinstate disputed content.

6.1 Third-Party Payment Processing

All financial transactions, booking payments, facility fees, and instructor payouts are processed securely through third-party payment gateways (including Stripe Connect). The Parent/Guardian agrees to abide by Stripe's terms of service and acknowledges that the Company Group is not liable for payment gateway failures, bank processing holds, or unauthorized credit card transactions.

6.2 Cancellation Windows & Refund Restrictions

Ice slot bookings, private instruction sessions, and facility rentals are subject to strict cancellation schedules set by individual facilities and instructors. The Company Group is under no obligation to issue refunds for sessions canceled outside permitted facility windows, missed sessions, or user scheduling errors.

6.3 "Anytime Bucks" & Promotional Points Limitations

"Anytime Welcome Bucks," reward tokens, and promotional credits generated on the Platform are non-monetary promotional discounts designed exclusively for internal Platform checkouts. "Anytime Bucks" hold ZERO cash redemption value, are non-transferable, cannot be withdrawn as fiat currency, and expire automatically upon account inactivation or platform termination.

7.1 PIPEDA & Youth Data Protection

In full compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Ontario privacy legislation, the Company Group collects, processes, and stores personal data—including minor athlete names, birth dates, jersey numbers, photos, and performance metrics—solely for the operational fulfillment of Platform services and authorized profile building.

7.2 Non-Sale of Personal Data

The Company Group covenants that it will never sell, lease, or trade minor athlete personal data, contact information, or profile media to third-party data brokers or external marketing networks.

7.3 Parental Right of Data Access & Deletion

Parents/Guardians maintain the absolute right to inspect, modify, anonymize, or request the complete deletion of their minor athlete's account, profile data, and associated media files at any time by submitting a written data deletion request to Platform support.

8.1 Technical "As-Is" Provision

The Platform, software code, marketplace, and calendar syncing utilities are provided strictly on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without guarantees of error-free operation, uninterrupted server uptime, or real-time booking accuracy.

8.2 Exclusion of Consequential Technical Damages

The Company Group shall not be held liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages—including lost booking revenue, double-booked ice slots, calendar sync failures, server outages, data corruption, or missed athletic opportunities—resulting from software bugs, system maintenance, or technical glitches.

8.3 FULL COMPREHENSIVE INDEMNIFICATION

THE PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREES TO FULLY DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD COMPLETELY HARMLESS THE COMPANY GROUP FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LAWSUITS, LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, LOSSES, SETTLEMENT FEES, FINES, PENALTIES, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING FULL SOLICITOR-AND-CLIENT LEGAL FEES) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO:

• The Parent/Guardian's or Minor Athlete's participation in any Platform-facilitated ice session or event.
• Any breach by the Parent/Guardian of any section of this Master Agreement.
• Media, video, reviews, or data uploaded to a Digital Card or public profile.
• In-person equipment marketplace meetups, sales, or gear usage.
• Disputes between Parents, Athletes, Instructors, Teams, or Facility Operators.

8.4 Severability & Governing Law

If any provision or sub-clause of this Master Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by an Ontario court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full legal force and effect. This Agreement shall be governed exclusively by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.